Senior Manager - Equity Initiatives

Nighthill Recruitment Agency; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nighthill Recruitment Agency in Markham, Ontario seeks a Senior Manager - Equity Initiatives to lead and coordinate DEI/EDI strategies across the organization, working with staff, leadership, the Board, funders and community partners.

This role will develop and implement initiatives focused on equity for diverse youth populations, including anti-racism programming and supports for 2SLGBTQ+ and Indigenous communities, and will oversee staff training and funding proposals.

Qualifications

• Significant experience (3+ years) leading EDI initiatives.
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Human Services or equivalent.
• Experience with project planning, communication and execution.
• Experience working with homeless or at-risk youth populations.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and public speaking skills.
• Subject matter expertise in equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Strong relationship-building with stakeholders and funders.
• Proficient in MS Office for reports and records.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of initiatives advancing equity across the organization.
• Coordinate implementation of EDI strategies.
• Engage stakeholders across sector to promote equity for diverse youth.
• Support anti-Black racism, 2SLGBTQ+ and Indigenous initiatives.
• Develop funding proposals and provide reports to executives and boards.
• Coordinate staff training and capacity building.
• Collaborate with consultants advising on EDI matters.

Skills

EDI leadership

Project planning

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

MS Office

Report writing

Education

Undergraduate degree in Human Services

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the job Senior Manager - Equity Initiatives

Our client is actively looking to fulfil the role of Senior Manager - Equity Initiatives.

Reporting to the Director or Human Resources, Senior Manager of Equity Initiatives is responsible for providing strong leadership in developing, implementing and coordinating initiatives that support and advance diversity, equity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives. This will include working with staff, leadership, the Board, funders and community partners. One of the first initiatives will be to work with multiple stakeholders to develop and implement a Black youth long-term affordable housing model.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of initiatives that advances equity initiatives across the organization.
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of EDI strategies across the organization.
• Participate in initiatives across the sector that promotes and advances equity for diverse youth client populations
• Support the implementation of targeted equity initiatives including anti-Black racism programming, 2SLGBTQ+ and indigenous supports
• Participate in initiatives that build their own knowledge of current and evidence-informed practices related to EDI .
• Work with and support the engagement of consultants who are advising the organization on EDI matters.
• Make recommendation to the management team on relevant training opportunities to help build the knowledge, awareness and capacity of staff around EDI matters.
• Coordinate and facilitate staff training to build organizational capacity
• Consult with relevant stakeholders to support the development and implementation of EDI programs and activities
• Develop funding proposals to support the implementation of EDI initiatives .
• Develop and provide reports and related information as required to the Executive team, Board of Directors, other designated organizations, and appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Other duties as required.

Education and skills required

• Significant experience (3+ years) leading EDI initiatives whether as a staff role or as a consultant
• An undergraduate degree or diploma in the Human Services (Psychology, Social Work, Gender studies, etc. ) or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in project planning, communication, and execution.
• Experience working with homeless and/or at-risk populations of youth
• Excellent communication, facilitation skills, and interpersonal skills including superior presentation and public speaking skills.
• Subject matter expert in various topics pertaining to equity, diversity and inclusion gained through either study, practical experience of leading and supporting EDI initiatives or a combination of both
• Relationship building and management skills, with sensitivity and tact, to build and maintain effective relationships with peers, staff, partners, government, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office with the ability to prepare and write reports/records and maintain same
• Ability to effectively perform job duties with minimum supervision.

Regular shift work, Monday to Friday, flexibility to work occasional evenings and/or weekends. Job duties take place in an office environment with minimal exposure to hazards or disagreeable conditions. Work involves frequent computer use and times of concentration. Some travel required to other sites and within the community.